Matthis Bird Quilt
In the 1960's, my great uncle Gladston Matthis (A.K.A Uncle Doodle) mail ordered a quilt pattern from Progressive Farmer magazine. The iron transfer embroidery pattern contained 50 state birds. My great grand-mother, Eva Mae Ezzell Matthis, completed this quilt for Doodle. For many years after her passing in 1970, Doodle kept the quilt in his room and would occasionally show it to visitors. In the early to mid 1990's, Doodle hung the quilt up (with nails ~cringe~) in the family room. It was especially enjoyed during the annual family reunion each June.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The Cardinals Are Missing
I have finally matched up all the birds in the picture to the transfer pattern. Final result: no pattern for Hawaii and Alaska. The patterns for North Carolina, Virginia and South Dakota don't match Eva's quilt. Also, today I bought six yards of fabric. Over the next few days, I'll be cutting out 10 inch squares.
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